THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION
RICHMOND, VA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-5331849
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE VALENTINE MUSEUM
$1.2M
14%

MAYMONT FOUNDATION
$1.1M
12%

FEED MORE INC
$502.4K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$32.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION?
No. THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION give?
THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Florida, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE VALENTINE MUSEUM, MAYMONT FOUNDATION, and FEED MORE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION?
THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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